The abdominal wall is an anatomical term used to describe the layers that cover the abdominal cavity from its anterior, posterior, and lateral aspects. It consists mainly of skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia, and a muscle layer as well as the parietal peritoneum.
Pathological processes affecting the anterior abdominal wall can be grouped into hernias, infections, inflammatory lesions, tumors both benign and malignant, and miscellaneous lesions including endometriomas, traumatic or spontaneous hematomas.
Ultrasonography is the modality of choice for clinically suspected abdominal wall lesions. It is considered a first-line imaging modality.
AIM OF THE WORK:
The aim of the work was to assess the role of the ultrasound in the evaluation of abdominal wall swellings.
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
PATIENTS
This study was carried out on 30 patients with abdominal wall swellings referred to the Radiology Department of Alexandria Main University Hospital from June 2020 to September 2021.
METHODS
Patients in this study were subjected to Detailed history taking, Clinical examination, Ultrasound examination and Histopathological correlation or correlation with other imaging modalities whenever possible.